Monte Cucco
📍 Umbria , Provincia di Perugia · Nearest city: Sigillo (3 km)
12 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1250 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
43.35670, 12.74960Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · Europe/Rome)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 06:15
Solar noon: 13:07
Golden hour: 18:59 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 19:59
Day: 13.7 h daylight hours
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.33 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
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Takeoff description
Grassy lane, moderately steep, easy. Check www.vololiberomontecucco.it for information on takeof zones (pg/hg).
Nearby sites
Gubbio (16) · Monte Gemmo - Tre Pizzi (17) · Monte Subasio (24) · Monte Pennino (30) · Macchialunga (21) · Monte Carpegna (21)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.